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Big 5 advertised they had one for $99 dollars + tax. any advice on buying one? I was thinking about buying a Marlin 795 until I saw the mosin for sale.
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Fun plinkers. They'll come in a variety of conditions but most of them should be in fairly good condition in both the bore, bluing and furniture. Personally I prefer a Mauser as I find the straight bolt and Mosin action to be a bit cumbersome and sticky. But the Mosin has the advantage of better deals on milsurp ammo these days I think.
Fun plinkers. They'll come in a variety of conditions but most of them should be in fairly good condition in both the bore, bluing and furniture. Personally I prefer a Mauser as I find the straight bolt and Mosin action to be a bit cumbersome and sticky. But the Mosin has the advantage of better deals on milsurp ammo these days I think.
Yeah, get the furniture version, it's like a couch with a barrel!
7.62x51 NATO isn't what i'd call a plinker. Any M4 or M16 or any other version of it is more of a plinker than that.
That said, i prefer the Mauser for reliability, though tid youa re not into the "furniture" look then don't be afraid to shop around.
You can find a good Dragunov for fairly cheap if you are willing to spend time and import it.
To me, these are useless for hunting, ridiculous relieablilty compared to modern rifles chambered in either the same or other bores.
My suggesting would be that if you are going to use it, save up for a dragunov.
Yeah, get the furniture version, it's like a couch with a barrel!
7.62x51 NATO isn't what i'd call a plinker. Any M4 or M16 or any other version of it is more of a plinker than that.
That said, i prefer the Mauser for reliability, though tid youa re not into the "furniture" look then don't be afraid to shop around.
You can find a good Dragunov for fairly cheap if you are willing to spend time and import it.
To me, these are useless for hunting, ridiculous relieablilty compared to modern rifles chambered in either the same or other bores.
My suggesting would be that if you are going to use it, save up for a dragunov.
I'm a SMLE fan m'self but everyone should own a Mosin. Snatch one up before supplies dwindle from imports which admittedly might never happen but still. Do it.
I don't think I've ever seen a Mosin use anything but 7.62x54R
Problem is, an Enfield is going to cost about 2-3x+ what a Mosin costs.
Problem is, an Enfield is going to cost about 2-3x+ what a Mosin costs.
I've seen an enfield in a lgs for $175. It was missing some stuff, but it was gone in less than an hour of it being put on the floor.
well i think you all talked me into it. i will go check it out at big 5 tomorrow. to take the bolt out i pull it to the rear, pull the trigger and pull it straight out correct? hopefully they will let me visually inspect the bore....if i dont see any rifling in the bore, should i still buy it? i understand dirty is ok, because it can be cleaned...but no rifling is a no no. (what i gathered from box o truth)
Problem is, an Enfield is going to cost about 2-3x+ what a Mosin costs.
MN is definitely generally cheaper than a Mauser, even one the less desirable versions. You're pretty much going to have to order all ammo online unless you go to gun shows. 7.62x54R isn't commonly stocked in most places that I've seen.
I have a 91/30 hex receiver I got like a year or 2 ago. Shot it a few times and it's pretty decent. Got a lot of recoil to it though.
check out http://7.62x54r.net/